Chemical exposure – how much is too much? That is a hard questions to answer, at least if you use the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). Since OSHA’s adoption of the majority of its PELs …
Last November VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) launched a contest to promote the VMLIP Online University and it’s terrific course offerings! Any member who completed a class with a score of 80 percent or better between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 …
Read More › “They learned – they won! Through the VMLIP Online University!!”
The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a cold, snow-filled, wet winter this year. While most drivers understand the importance of keeping their vehicle in good mechanical condition all year round, it is even more important in the winter months. When winter …
According to the Pew Research Center, 56 percent of all adults have smartphones and 34 percent have a tablet. Many of these devices are employer-provided and offer an opportunity to put safety tools, quite literally, in the pocket of your …
Recently VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) released a survey asking members what things they feel VMLIP does well, and what things could be improved upon. Results from the survey were encouraging, and this article will serve as OUR response to our …
Randy Means, Director of Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance for The Response Network, will be providing five seminars addressing law enforcement liability from November through March. The seminars address minimizing the risk of officer misconduct, increasing officer and organizational effectiveness, …
Several VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) members currently participating in the Where the Rubber Meets the Road (WTRMTR) campaign are now also taking part in a new pilot program involving GPS telematics devices. VML is committed to providing members with effective …
Read More › “New Geotab technology focuses on personalized driver coaching to improve fleet safety”
While the 2013 hurricane season has been milder than most, threats to business continuity don’t always come from the Atlantic. As Virginia has seen over the past few years, earthquakes, flooding, derechos, tornadoes, and other localized disasters like fires can …
Fall is on it’s way, and for many this means trips to the pumpkin patch, the apple orchard, and fall sports – including soccer. Unfortunately the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports of at least 35 deaths since 1979 resulting from …
Read More › “Follow these guidelines for moveable soccer goal safety”
When you turn on the tap, how much thought do you give into how the water was cleansed, filtered, and delivered to your home? Similarly, when you take a shower, wash the dishes or flush the toilet, do you ever …
Read More › “Three VMLIP members recognized at Water JAM conference”
Press Release: August 26, 2013 Local governments and entities save taxpayer money on insurance premiums by focusing on risk management – VML Insurance Programs highlights those receiving 5 percent credit on insurance premiums Richmond, VA – 92 member entities of …
Is 2013 – 2014 going to be the safest one yet for your school system? It’s back to school season and VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) has a plethora of resources to make sure your school’s 2013 – 2014 school year …
Wearing jewelry provides an outlet for personal expression. In some work environments, however, jewelry creates danger. For those environments the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) offers guidelines for safe use of jewelry and suggestions for when jewelry should not …
Each year VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) recovers more than $1 million in workers’ compensation and property and liability losses through subrogation. Subrogation, by definition, means “to stand in the place of,” or “to substitute.” “When we subrogate a claim, we …
Read More › “Saving members money – how subrogation fits in”
The VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) 2013-2014 Risk Management Grants will be available once again July 1. Again this year, $250,000 will be available for distribution and no changes to the process or application have been made. Last year VMLIP distributed …
Changes are in effect beginning July 1 for the 2013 – 2014 Risk Management Guidelines (RMG) assessment. While some aspects of the assessment will change, many will remain the same. Some items remaining unchanged include: Easy electronic access to your …
Read More › “Change is coming once again to the Risk Management Guidelines (RMG)”
Effective interviewing is the cornerstone of successful recruitment, and developing effective interview questions is crucial to that process. The goal of the interview is to gain verification of the applicant’s background and work history, and find evidence that the applicant …
For four years the City of Williamsburg Safety Committee has been providing an annual report to the city manager. The report lists the number of meetings the committee held, as well as highlights and major achievements. For Fiscal Year 2012, …
Read More › “Williamsburg safety committee going strong after five years”
Is your entity one of the 66 percent of VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) members without a business continuity plan in place? Do you know where you would conduct business in the event your building was to become uninhabitable? Do you …
Thanks to all who participated in VML Insurance Programs’ (VMLIP) first safety photo contest. We asked members to submit their best safety, program, or other safety-related photo in recognition of April as National Safety Month. The winners are: Most Innovative: Alexandria …
Congratulations to all of the winners of 2013 risk management awards! Each year VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) presents these awards to members with a proactive risk management attitude and commitment, excellent loss experience and reporting time, or a significant improvement …
Read More › “Spring workshop honors 2013 risk management award winners”
Competent person The term “competent person” is used in many Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and documents. An OSHA “competent person” is defined as “one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or …
Hazard communication, respiratory protection, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, lockout/tagout – these are some of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top ten violations from 2011 – 2012. Are your employees trained in these areas? Is the training up-to-date? …
Are compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) safe? Generally yes, if they are handled and stored while observing a few precautions. Mercury is not released when the CFL bulbs are used properly. However CFL bulbs do contain four to five milligrams …
Operator error is a leading cause of driving and equipment related claims and injuries. To address this issue and promote safety, the City of Petersburg held it’s first vehicle safety rodeo at the city sports complex late last year. Safety …